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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
100 Doses Ono Dollar
aENIrs IN CALIFORNIA.

Eyes" said q clipper. ss he looked wlst'
fully a, the exhausted tobacco from which
the last vestige OF nicotine had been sqaesk'
ed out, ''yes. things are changed. They're
trying TO sell that old mine In the east.
They can't DO II. They hain't 20: the
genius"
"Oenlus be- said another. There
sIn't an ounce OF metal In the whole lode"
.Whst's that got TO do with III"
"weli. 1 should say it hsd good deal
10 do with It."
II had . good deal OF money st one time.
psrdner. before i"
"Oh, shut up on that You've told ne
that thousand times"
.Wsli, I foated mine. Sold IL, BY
rosh, for ESQ, 900 and Il hadn't bit OF ore
anywhere about It."
Get ou.l"
81 dId-you bet did, and I made just
els. s.75o-my half share OF the prons. bar
ring some few expenses"
"IIowf'
81 guaranteed that a. it stood it would
nav ten Der cent dividends every month
for twelve months. guaranteed that
Se<f'
.WelI. I 20, my $4,000. Ipet $4,000
| In the bank 10 pay ny dividsnds for sysas'
an kept my word"
"An' thenf'
"WslI, I hadn't guaranteed any more,
had n TIE mine unfortunately. OF cosrse,
pstsrsd oat shsn-"-San FfdHelseo CAroS'
lcis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
HE QUIETED THE BABY.

The Rev. ]. II. Carroll. ID. ID. IL no,
only one Of the most gifted divines in
the American pulpit, but ha, some re.
nown In the lecture field. Recently 10 =
far western town where the reverend
gentleman Was induced to deliver a
lecture, he was much annoyed by the
crying Of = baby in the opera house.
Finally. forbearance ceased to be virtue.
and the doctor Of divinity. drawing from
his poke, a large stick Of licoric'. walk
ed down the aisle and gave Il TO the
baby. The youngs,er thrust one end 10
his mouth, the squalling ceased. and
amid the mos. uproarious applause the
doctor walked back to the rostrum aud
resumed his lecture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Losr.-"I don't know where. can't
tell when, don't see how-somethlng OF
great value % ms, sni for the return OF
which shall be truly thankful. via. .
good sppeilte.'
FouND -"IIeslih sni strength. pure
blood. an appetite like that OF q wolf. reg.
ulsr digestion. sll by taking that popular
and peculiar medicine. Hoods Ssrssparilla.
I want everybody 10 try IL this season.
II IL sold by all druggists. Oae hundred
doses one dollar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
lTnbe eonllnneil
BILLY nENsoNs TRAINED EEL

BILLY BENsONS TRAINED EEL.
Pi,cs,ori.l pet. are no, an uncommon
thing in these day. Of ii,h culture. i, u
an authenticated fac, that both trout
anl carp in the preserves will come TO
the surface aud feed from the hand Of
the keeper a, hb biidins. Every one
to-, remembers the story Of the Pc, oy''
ter that used TO follow Gea. Dix. at
Qaosus. Loag Island. and the Piekersl
"Geasral Grant" that used 10 call ior
hi, spplsjlek aud snake TOO, every morn
ing al the Greenwood Lake Fish House.
Ba, now we have an amphibious trained
eel The story i, undoubtedly au,hene.
beeaass the name Of the eel and i,s ad.
dress are given. The cells Christian
name is Faithful. and be Is a, present
hanging ou, a, Greenburg, New Jer'ey.
Faithful /, COW Ia hi, seventh year.
/. three fee, long aud weighs 'iN and a
quarter pounds. lie made the aequain,.
anee Of young Billy Benson, old farmer
Bensons sixteen year old hope aud heir.
some two months ago aud now they are
grSa, chum.. Billy is an exper, angler.
and that settles hi, story about hi, eel.
lie /. also q naturalist. and for that the
story /, believed. Billy. when he frs,
me, the eel, which N the time was
dangling from Billy's old f.hpole. de.
,,rmined to train him. lie di.engaged
the hook from f.i,hfurs gills. took him
home and pa, him in box with glass
lid. When the eel 20, hungry Billy fed
him, and soon the eel grew TO know him.
lie would wind around the lads arm,
aud rub his head gen,ly on Billy's cheek.
Then he would come out Of the box and
follow Billy around the farm, and when
Billy "a, down Faithful would coil him.
self up at his fee, and take a nap.
Faithful soon learned his name. aud
would come when called. hi. eduea.
ton progressed rapidly. and now on
holidays, As . reward. he goes fishing
with Bully down At the creek. He loves
to lie on the bank or climb upon los
and watch Billy yank ou, his relatives.
Faithful. however. Is a cannibsli'tic
eel, and fond Of taking bites on, Of the
eels ,ha, Billy catches. He has given
up going into the creek. aud the neigh
bors who 20 daily to ,h' Benson farm.
wonder how Faithful manages TO live
ou, OF water. bat Billy says nl,ural
history is full OF like instances. There
is plsn,y OF water. however. in FaIihfars
box, 90 ihl, he |. in bis native element
mos, Of the time. Billy !. thinking Of
sending Faithful on = Wei, to Washing.
ton TO hear Professor Baird tell some OF
his fish misunderstanding World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
Rxnirr,xxrIS TKN,s

Great excitement has been caused 10 tns
vi elni,y OF Paris. Tex, by the fem,fksole
recovery OF Ne. J. \. Corley' VINO vas 80
helpless he could not turn 10 bed, OF rAs.
his head; Everybody said he ". dying o.
Consumption. A trial bottle OF Di, hing
New Discovery was sen. HIN. fndins
relief, he bought large bottle ana ooh
OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills; by the time
he hsd taken two boxes os Pills AMI Two
bottles OF the Discovery, he was well and
hsd gained In fssh thirty-six pounds.
Trial Bottles OF this Grea. Discovery Tor
Consumption free q, Noyes' Drug Store
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
rnK yrnplcr UNANIMOUS.

w. ID. Sult, Druggist. Blppus, ind.'
testlnes; "I can ecommend Electric bit'
tsrs a. the very best remedy. Every bot
tie sold has given relief In every case. one
man took six bottles, and Was cured ol
Rheumstl of 10 years standing" Aor.'
ham Hare. Druggist, Bellevilie. Ohio AZ
arms "rhe best selling msdicine ever
handled Ia my 20 wears experience Is
Electric Bltters." Thousands OF others
have added their testimony. 50 that the
verdict IL unanimous that Electric Bltter'
DO cure all diseases Of the Liver. Kidney
or Blood. Only Q half dollar . bottle a'
Noyes' Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
VIZ c,uuos Arr AGAINST Tuxx.

The unprecedented success and merit OF
Ely'. Cream Bslm-s real cure for eatarrh,
hsy fever and cold In the head-has lndae'
ed many siverturers 70 place esisrfh
medicines bearing some resemblance IN
appearance. style or name upon the mar.
kst. In order 10 traie upon the reputation
OF Ely's Cream Balm. Don't be deceived.
Bay ONLY Ely's Cream Balm. Many In
your immediate locality will testify In high
es, commendstion Oft. A particle is sp-
piled into each nosiril; no pain agreeable
10 use Price 30 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
PARIS. MAINE, TUESDAY, JUNE u, 1887

| uOs, tNefal fOlf h"sl' eni P'v-'''
some leaves Of plsn, thA, grew there,
which upon being bruised aud boand
upon Il. gave the Indian much sa,l.fae.
ton AMI RELIEF. The h,w Of blood had
already been stopped.
Slmo.st was offered meat which he
gladly accepted. aud after his hunger
h.d been fully satisfied he TUNED over
on hi, couch and vent TO sleep.
There was little res, f1r the other
that night. lie scarcely felt like plac'
ing implici, iru,, in al Indian. who.
but few hours bsfore. had tried 70 kill
him.
The nex, morning be arose early Aad
taking care TO place hi, fJvling piece
beyond the reach Of his late enemy, he
wen, Aboa, preparing breakfast.
The rel man Awoke and fsl, 80 well
,hA, be was able TO walk around a
little, and Aiser the morning msal. asked
the hunter to get piec, Of wool large
enough from which to make a paddle
with blade at either end
'Indi.a make paddle fof pale s'fase,
be said. Then he 20 to-day. S,mo's'
.,Ay here. one. ,wc. three days 'h'a he
WE'LL
To this proponiiol tbs white mia
readily a.sen,ed. AID when the sla had
reached the meridian he bids him adiea'
a. he sent hi. dug oa, ,kimming down
the lake and va. soon ou, Of sight.
Four new mooas had appeared ia the
heaven. whsn the hunter again wH leAn'
ins oa h, riai Ia the 'ame place where
he had stood before. listening tor the
sound. Of the coming Of the iadi,n
maiden.
Long and impa,Ien,ly he waited The
whip. poor.wills song was hushei. aud
the mournfal note, Of the loon flr up the
lake. were al the sounds he heard
'She dos no, come. She Is false,
be cried. All. whs, Is that he ek.
claimed as he eaugh, the fain, stroke OF
paddle. Eagerly he 'Pnns to the
shore and made the same low sisnsl.
Tie could jas, disesrn an uprsh, figure
IN canoe, which placed iso hasers Ia
il. mouth and blew bias, 90 load and
.hrll that /, echoed ani re.echoei from
.ile 20 .ile.
Il, /, no, she. be said. NJ, ii ws
S.mose, who bad come TO NEE, hin.
'Hos now ?" he demanded +. the
lndi.n lslp.d upoa the shore. Have
you played me fal,e' Why does no.
winona come
The Indian maiden will never more
come to NEE, her pals-flee lover. he
,ouowfally replied. 'Shs h. 'ieksned
and died
The head Of The han'sr dropped uPoa
hi. breast. a. he leaned heavily upon hi,
na,. The cry Of the looa a. last aroused
him.
n, II, moarnfal note, 80 shall my
hear, be-. Aai where /, bai,d' u nest.
there will be my home. be said. aud
tuning sharply on his heel he went to
hi, dug.oa, ani padded away.
A, the shades Of night f,ll a solitary
figure may be .eea oa the island near
,h, head Of the lake. with rod aud line.
bu, making M casts and az immov.ele
a, statue. When the sun ri'es Il i'
gone. ba, a. nigh, approaches !, i' there.
The loon build, It's nest Ani reAr, Its
young ja., the sans and !, no, disturbed
by the presence Of the Loas Fisherman
Of the Penneusewa"ee."
'Dnnhams.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

A hot north wind which swept over
Canfornis FOR couple OF days In the last
week OF May Drowned the face OF the
country 10 a remarkable degree, and many
hills that were green with verdure now
present the parched appearance OF mid
summer. The Temperature ranged be.
tween 20 and 100 degrees, and the wind
took up the surface moisture with won.
derfal rspidliy. Lawns were withered aud
roses completely bliehted. Even pea
vines were cooked" and the fruit trees
suffered considerable injury. Another
misfortune which followed the siroeco
was the burning OF grain nelis. reports OF
which are quite numerous. This north
wind appears to have been as blighting a.
a severe frost would have been In New
Enelsnd st the same time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
ORANGE MEETINGS

Hon. Mortimer Whitehead. National
Lecturer Of New Jersey, will bold meet
ings in difsreu, counties In Maine from
Angus, 9,h until August 10Th IL is
expected ihA; Worthy Master Robe vii
accompany him. lie will hold hi. tirs'
meeting in Oxford Co. Aug 9th. The
place 1. no, yet decided upon. bat notice
will be given in due season. Immediate
ly following these meetings active work,
recognizing dormAn, ard organizing
new Oranges. will begin.
This meeting should be well attended
raia or shine; there will be no postpone
msnt on account Of bad weather. With
ihir,eea sleeping Oranges in Oxford Co.
!, seems a. Il there was chance fo'
Depuiy work.
In ihs two columns Of The DrNocRAr
which are given Cor the discussion Of
agricultural topics. We shall Be pleased
TO make space for Grange news from the
several Oranges in the county.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Al one time there WAS silence In Heaven
for half an hour. which some men take for
. proof that there were no women there.
Bu, there were. That accidental silence
wa. caused by the women all happening 10
be arranging their toilets q, the same time.
ami each had q roll Of hair in her mouth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Physlclin-"NDs. my little fellow. yoi
must take this medicine like m,n. Your
father Doesn't grumhle. does be, when he
Ia. N take medlclnsf' "O1, no" said the
little fellow. "Da, then he takes his 10 IN,
water and .nrlr"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

.Scotrs Eaui.ioa of Coi Lirer on eta
HypopAospARss. 4. . most wOaierfal food.
IL not only give. strength sni Increases
the hish has heal. the irritation OF the
thro.i AMI laag.. Psirsb's .. milk anf
10 all w..ilag diseases. both Tor adults
.ni chllircr. mwseloa. food aud med
lcinr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Grandm,-"Cisra, 30 you think ths,
your mother would approve OF your sitting
up so later" Clra-"why, grandma, IL
was only 10 80 when Frank len las, even
ing" Granima-"Clara, your grtndms
happened % be awake Just ~ Frank Vas
leaving aud didn't she hear him say, NOW
Clara, Just one"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

will never regret sending three s-cent
stamps % pay postage, 10 A. +. Ortway a
co, Boston, Mass for Q copy OF DR.. Ksuf.
mann's great Medical Work. 100 pages.
eolored Illustrations OF great value TO
every family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

The only possible fault that can be
found with The house" said the lasdlord.
arter showing all the s?artments. sis the
absence OF q bathroom" "rhat doesn't
make any difference ~ al, replied The
youli. be tenant, 1--WE are Anarchist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Anew cDnp)aai saleh "s,se' sprlas
hoa.c cleaning easy" IL advertised. Tho
only compound that will make houss-elsan'
Ing easy iss compound of bank notes 70
enable the family - live st shotsi while
hired help 4. ioing the work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

The importance u purifying the blood can
not te oyefcsiimaied. for without pare
Hood YOU cannot enjoy good health.
Al THIS season nearly every one need'
rood meilclne to purity, yiiaiife, and snf'eh
the blood. and IIoods sarsaparllia IA worthy
vour confidence. II Il peculiar In that u
streugihens and builds up the syssem. erea1e'
an appetite. and tones The digestion' ~'4iis
A u.radleates disease. Give u trial
Hoods sar.aparilia Il soii BY all druggist"
rr,pared By {. 1. Hood & Co, Lowell. NAsa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

A COW was killed At Hampton last week
which WAS siek with tuberculosis, Q
marked case. The COW was an old native,
twelve years old, raised by the man who
owned her when killed and never led on
anything better than hsy and grass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Ny mother was troubled for twenty
years with dry, hacking cough, snd wss
completely cured bs the use Of wisrARs
DlislM OF WILD CHERRY. She IL now
- years old, aud well. &. II. Dexter, 81
Winchester ~ Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

when n.by -. .lsi, -. raw. her cas,oria
wksn shs va CHA she cred for Ca.isriA
whsa .hs-bes.ms Mss .As elung 10 css,ars
whsA sAs lad chl4I,A. 81. gave them c.slsrA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Chinese capitalists are said 10 be taking
away the business Of the foreign banks at
roochow By lending money at sxtraordi'
nary low rates OF interest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

"Are you lost. my little fellowf" asked
. gentleman OF four.yesr.old one day 10
Rochester. mo. be sobbed "b-bui m'my
mother IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.

ocrrespoadence On practical Agricultural top.
80 A. @llicIte.i. Addrcss AL Communications
iniendld tof this department to AoniCrL
IUAAL knfrOA OxrokD nknOCkAr. fAsts, Ma
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

"Afus. Doc" being rather an awkward
degree, "Fiddls ID. d." Is recommended
a. the proper thing for musicians.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

have been compelled TO re-p.ant cora
which has rOtied In the groaad. Monday
was the nrsi fair day In The STATE FOR two
weeks
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Yfrsi All Fits stopped free by Dr. klise.s
Great Nerve kestorer. No is amer nrss dAy-s
bottle free 70 ~ cases. send 20 Dr. Kline. ssi
Arch ST. Phila.. Pa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

The Anii.Pov-riy Society Il closely o..
led 10 the Help Yoafself Associs,loa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
w DAVIS.
MA. surRrLEFF.

Banker g. Broker.
DEtLNR n
Bonds, Bank and R. R. Stocks,
~. ~ NAre - rhree doors sesi SAnAi
Nltcrai nsnt.
Portland. ,laine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Ask for Ayers ssrsspariils. and do not
be persuaded TO take any other. Sold by
all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

On sccour, Of the long continued wet
weather The farmers Of New Hampshire
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
a GA R ID.

ToAil vho are surerins irsm tho errors and
inii-crc,ions q youth. nervous voAhness. sariy
decay. lossof manhood. hc.. vii seni rccips
thai viii cure Jou. FREE or ciiAh0E Thssreai
rcmciyv vas discovered ~ Missionary In south
America. Send ssli aiirr-sei enVeiore 70 ihs
nav. JosEFu 7. iSnAs. siaf.s. p, sss fs's cfy.
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An lnebrliie. recently sentenced 20 Sing
Sing prison, says his supply OF grog has
been cut OF. bat he stu manages N get
three sheet. In the wind" lie IL ssmploy'
ei In the lsuniry department, and assists
in hanging out the wash.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

81, IL the little things tha, tell" says an
Old sdAge. Yes, especially the little broth.
ers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21

Diagonal cloth coat sleeves are quite
tony about lsdy's waist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-06-21
IlENNNS UNIVERSAL CYCUlPEDIA.

golnsadsd by al wh0 have ssst Il. .. oas q ne ne
70 sc1olars. professional msn. editofss .sscneIs'
aad ~ txerf befy vho des ne . oook of .nl.e.
al nfofmaflon Avoits ne large sIfe ana 49,
ei nost efelcpriiAs, bat trests al sstjests ~
AT c'sarfv h. 40. bsInx introdaeed In Oxfofa
eeaatY ~ GEORGE n. CLlffORD, 10. fHis.
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IlH. o. ,. boNNIf'

D% y J. "oSsr''
DuNTIST.
i9s - csngrss S., Portland si're'
Ars,A r,,,A. $500. $500, $500. Ps'
.si ou ihs nest v.Is.sis'd h~sssr ri-''''
Al tsat.i operanoss psrforusi aiRhptShp
RATS al wAERANrED % be tssai % 'hose
rsri,rusd ty Ne bs.i Dsnll,t, In M siAis.
r.. e-ses ors q TIE sss.' ari ts''s
90 a ,hs state.
r,rsess -i.h.ts srpo.niusss b. H'i NJ ~
,,.,s rrousi .iistiioo.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-05-06
Assessment for Grading Pascal
and HoIton Avenues.

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works, |
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Minn., May 2, 1887. I
The Board of Public Works in and for
the corporation of the City of st. Paul,
Minnesota, will meet at their Office in
said city at 2 p. m., OH the 18th day of
May. A. ID. 1887, to make an assessment
of benefits, costs and expenses arising
from grading Pascal Avenue, from Min
nehaha street to south line of the right
of way of the st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba Railway company, and Holton
Avenue. from Minnehaha street to south
line of the right of way OF the st. Paul,
Minneapolis u Manitoba Railway COM
pany, in said city, using the surplus ma
terial from said Pascal Avenue neces-
saryt to fill said Holton Avenue; all of
said grading to be done under one con-
tract, on the property on the line of said
improvement and deemed benefited
thereby, amounting III the aggregate to
81, $685..
All persons interested are hereby no.
titled to be present at said time and place
of making said assessment, and will be
heard. II. l.. GORMAN, President.
Official: u. F. ERWIN,
126-27 Clerk Board of Public Works
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-05-06
CITY OF DULUTH
1887.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SEWERS.

Sealed proposals for the construction
of sewers and appurtenanceS, in Michi-
gan street, from Lake Superior, near
Second avenue east to Seventh avenue
west, will be received at the office of the
Board of Public Works of the City of
Duluth, until o'clock p. m. of the 18th
day of May, A. ID. 1887, at which hour
the bids will be publicly opened and
read.
The right to decline any or all the pro-
posals is reserved, if deemed for the in
tereStS of the city.
The Engineers estimate of work and
materials by which the bids will be
tested, is as follows, viz:
$50 lineal feet wooden outlet.
400 lineal feet Aft lin circular two-ring
brick sewer.
1,431 lineal feet 3x4ft Gin two-ring
sewer brick.
466 lineal feet 2ft 1Oinx4ft Bin two
ring brick sewer.
466 lineal feet 2ft 3inX3ft Ain two-ring
brick sewer.
466 lineal feet lift 6inx2ft Sin one-ring
| brick sewer.
932 lineal feet 20in pipe.
80 lineal feet 24in pipe laid in Gin
| Portland cement.
300 piles in place.
$4,000 ft B NJ timber in place.
II manholeS.
10 lamphOleS.
l flushing tank.
2SS inletS to extend to the curb line.
600 cubic yards rubble in place.
II 1000 cubic yards earth excavation.
1,200 cubic yards rock excavation.
1,500 cubic yards clean, dry sand or
beach gravel.
These quantities are to be considered
as only approximate, and given merely
as basis of comparison.
The Board of Public Works expressly
reserves the right of increasing or di-
minishing the same as may be deemed
necessary by the Engineer.
The proposals must be made upon
blanks furnished by the Board, and all
proposals will be considered as informal
which are not in all respects in con-
formity with this notice.
The form of agreement, including the
specification, and showing the mode
of payment for the work, can be Seensa
the office of the Board. a
The work must be finished and deliv-
cred up to the City of Duluth on OF be-
fore the 18th day of August, 1887. =,
Office of the Board OF Public Works,
Duluth, Minn., Aril 81, A. d. 1887.
GUY WELLS,
President of the Board of Public Works.
JAMES FOWLER, City Engineer.
Official:
| F. B. EDWARDS,
Clerk of the Board of Public Works.
| f2O-126
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-05-06
cHY OF DULUTH
1887.
1887.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for the construction
OF Michigan street, from Second avenue
west to Eighth avenue west, will be re-
ceived at the Office of the Board of Public
Works of the City of Duluth, until 8
o'clock p. IN. of the 18th day of May, A.
ID. 1887, at which hour the bids will be
publicly opened and read.
The right to decline any or all the pro-
pOSalS is reserved, if deemed for the in
terests of the city.
The Engineers estimate of work and
materials by which the bids will be tested
is as follows, viz:
1000 cubic yards earth excavation.
600 - rock -
67,900 borrow.
$40 ' gravel and rolling.
These quantities are to be considered as
only approximate, and given merely as
a basis of comparison.
The Board of Public Works expressly
reserves the right Of increasing or dimin-
iShing the same as may be deemed nee
essary by the Engineer.
The proposals must be made upon
blanks furnished by the Board, and all
proposals will be considered as informal
which are not in all respects in con-
formity with this notice.
The form of agreement, including the
specification. and showing the mode of
payment for the work, can be seen at
the Office of the Board.
The work must be finished and deliv-
cred up to the City of Duluth on or be-
fore the 1st of September, 1887.
Office of the Board of Public Works,
Duluth, Mimi, April 81, A. d. 1887.
GUY WELLS,
President of the Board of Public Works.
JAMES FOWLER, City Engineer.
Official:
F. B. EDWARDS, Clerk of the Board
of Public Works. 12O-126
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-05-06
CONTRACT work.
Sewer on jackson Street.

OFFICE BOARD. OF PUBLIC Works, |
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 5, 1887.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the City of st. Paul, Min
nesOta, at their Office in said city, until
II N. on the 10th day of May, n. d.
1887, for constructing a sewer on Jack
son street, from Eleventh street to Grove
street, in said city, together with the
necessary catch-basins and manholes ac-
cording to plans and specifications on
file in the office of said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties in
a sum of at least twenty (20) per cent of
the gross amount bid must accompany
each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
r. L. GORMAN, President.
Official: w. +. ERWIN,
126-136 Clerk Board of Public Works.